Lucy Bridgland March 11, 1923 – April 30, 2011
BENSON — Lucy M. Bridgland, 88, of Benson died Saturday at her home in Benson.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Evangelical Free Church of Benson, with Pastor Reed Egerstrom officiating. Burial will be in Benson City Cemetery.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.
Lucy Marie Bridgland was born March 11, 1923, in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Walter Winfield and Ethel Frances (Purdy) Cox. She was baptized on April 9, 1950, by Richard Urbach in North Star, Neb. Lucy grew up and graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Neb. During World War II, she lived in Denver, working at the Safeway Grocery Store until 1947 when she returned to Fullerton, Neb.
On Nov. 30, 1947, Lucy was united in marriage to Darwin Arthur Bridgland in St. Edward, Neb. They were blessed with three children and 63 years of marriage. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Nance County, Neb., until 1956 when they moved to rural Benson to farm. Lucy worked at Fingerhut for 12 years. They wintered in Texas for 29 years.
Lucy taught Sunday School for several years in Nebraska. They were members at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, and Lucy was a member of the White Cross. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Benson Golf Club. Other things Lucy enjoyed were bowling, quilting, crafting, puzzles, and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling to different places and she collected angels. Lucy especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Darwin of Benson; her children, LoAnn (Tom) Hagen of Benson, Paul (Marilyn) Bridgland of Marshall and Leroy (Gloria) Bridgland of Hopkins; six grandchildren, Wayne (Krista) Hagen, Wanda (Jason) Huettl, April (John) Hart, Darwin (special friend Kim Hessian) Bridgland, Stefanie Bridgland and Daniel Bridgland; seven great-grandchildren, Tracy and Tyler Huettl, Noah Hagen, Ashlee, Jack, Claryssa and Jonathan Hart; siblings, Ruth Holleman of Fullerton, Neb., Donna Mae (Russell) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Neb., and Ralph (Carol) Cox of Fullerton, Neb.; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Francis, Claude, Vernon, Tom and Howard Cox; and a sister, Mattie.
BENSON — Lucy M. Bridgland, 88, of Benson died Saturday at her home in Benson.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Evangelical Free Church of Benson, with Pastor Reed Egerstrom officiating. Burial will be in Benson City Cemetery.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.
Lucy Marie Bridgland was born March 11, 1923, in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Walter Winfield and Ethel Frances (Purdy) Cox. She was baptized on April 9, 1950, by Richard Urbach in North Star, Neb. Lucy grew up and graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Neb. During World War II, she lived in Denver, working at the Safeway Grocery Store until 1947 when she returned to Fullerton, Neb.
On Nov. 30, 1947, Lucy was united in marriage to Darwin Arthur Bridgland in St. Edward, Neb. They were blessed with three children and 63 years of marriage. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Nance County, Neb., until 1956 when they moved to rural Benson to farm. Lucy worked at Fingerhut for 12 years. They wintered in Texas for 29 years.
Lucy taught Sunday School for several years in Nebraska. They were members at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, and Lucy was a member of the White Cross. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Benson Golf Club. Other things Lucy enjoyed were bowling, quilting, crafting, puzzles, and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling to different places and she collected angels. Lucy especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Darwin of Benson; her children, LoAnn (Tom) Hagen of Benson, Paul (Marilyn) Bridgland of Marshall and Leroy (Gloria) Bridgland of Hopkins; six grandchildren, Wayne (Krista) Hagen, Wanda (Jason) Huettl, April (John) Hart, Darwin (special friend Kim Hessian) Bridgland, Stefanie Bridgland and Daniel Bridgland; seven great-grandchildren, Tracy and Tyler Huettl, Noah Hagen, Ashlee, Jack, Claryssa and Jonathan Hart; siblings, Ruth Holleman of Fullerton, Neb., Donna Mae (Russell) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Neb., and Ralph (Carol) Cox of Fullerton, Neb.; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Francis, Claude, Vernon, Tom and Howard Cox; and a sister, Mattie.
Lucy Bridgland March 11, 1923 – April 30, 2011
BENSON — Lucy M. Bridgland, 88, of Benson died Saturday at her home in Benson.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Evangelical Free Church of Benson, with Pastor Reed Egerstrom officiating. Burial will be in Benson City Cemetery.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.
Lucy Marie Bridgland was born March 11, 1923, in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Walter Winfield and Ethel Frances (Purdy) Cox. She was baptized on April 9, 1950, by Richard Urbach in North Star, Neb. Lucy grew up and graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Neb. During World War II, she lived in Denver, working at the Safeway Grocery Store until 1947 when she returned to Fullerton, Neb.
On Nov. 30, 1947, Lucy was united in marriage to Darwin Arthur Bridgland in St. Edward, Neb. They were blessed with three children and 63 years of marriage. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Nance County, Neb., until 1956 when they moved to rural Benson to farm. Lucy worked at Fingerhut for 12 years. They wintered in Texas for 29 years.
Lucy taught Sunday School for several years in Nebraska. They were members at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, and Lucy was a member of the White Cross. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Benson Golf Club. Other things Lucy enjoyed were bowling, quilting, crafting, puzzles, and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling to different places and she collected angels. Lucy especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Darwin of Benson; her children, LoAnn (Tom) Hagen of Benson, Paul (Marilyn) Bridgland of Marshall and Leroy (Gloria) Bridgland of Hopkins; six grandchildren, Wayne (Krista) Hagen, Wanda (Jason) Huettl, April (John) Hart, Darwin (special friend Kim Hessian) Bridgland, Stefanie Bridgland and Daniel Bridgland; seven great-grandchildren, Tracy and Tyler Huettl, Noah Hagen, Ashlee, Jack, Claryssa and Jonathan Hart; siblings, Ruth Holleman of Fullerton, Neb., Donna Mae (Russell) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Neb., and Ralph (Carol) Cox of Fullerton, Neb.; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Francis, Claude, Vernon, Tom and Howard Cox; and a sister, Mattie.
BENSON — Lucy M. Bridgland, 88, of Benson died Saturday at her home in Benson.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Evangelical Free Church of Benson, with Pastor Reed Egerstrom officiating. Burial will be in Benson City Cemetery.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson.
Lucy Marie Bridgland was born March 11, 1923, in Gothenberg, Neb., the daughter of Walter Winfield and Ethel Frances (Purdy) Cox. She was baptized on April 9, 1950, by Richard Urbach in North Star, Neb. Lucy grew up and graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids, Neb. During World War II, she lived in Denver, working at the Safeway Grocery Store until 1947 when she returned to Fullerton, Neb.
On Nov. 30, 1947, Lucy was united in marriage to Darwin Arthur Bridgland in St. Edward, Neb. They were blessed with three children and 63 years of marriage. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Nance County, Neb., until 1956 when they moved to rural Benson to farm. Lucy worked at Fingerhut for 12 years. They wintered in Texas for 29 years.
Lucy taught Sunday School for several years in Nebraska. They were members at First Evangelical Free Church in Benson, and Lucy was a member of the White Cross. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Benson Golf Club. Other things Lucy enjoyed were bowling, quilting, crafting, puzzles, and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling to different places and she collected angels. Lucy especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Darwin of Benson; her children, LoAnn (Tom) Hagen of Benson, Paul (Marilyn) Bridgland of Marshall and Leroy (Gloria) Bridgland of Hopkins; six grandchildren, Wayne (Krista) Hagen, Wanda (Jason) Huettl, April (John) Hart, Darwin (special friend Kim Hessian) Bridgland, Stefanie Bridgland and Daniel Bridgland; seven great-grandchildren, Tracy and Tyler Huettl, Noah Hagen, Ashlee, Jack, Claryssa and Jonathan Hart; siblings, Ruth Holleman of Fullerton, Neb., Donna Mae (Russell) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Neb., and Ralph (Carol) Cox of Fullerton, Neb.; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Francis, Claude, Vernon, Tom and Howard Cox; and a sister, Mattie.
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